Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

California – bat found grounded

A man in Temecula, CA, found a bat on the ground, unable to fly. The bat was found with a broken wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful […]

Wyoming – 2 baby bats found grounded

A lady in Castor, Wyoming, found 2 orphaned baby bats grounded. The pups were dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Texas – Eastern red bat pup found on balcony ground

A lady in Mineral Wells, TX found an Eastern red bat pup on the ground of her balcony. The pup was healthy overall but was too young to be on its own.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us […]

California – bat trapped in building

A lady in Thousand Oaks, CA, found a bat  in a building. The bat had been trapped in the building for a few days and was severely dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Ohio – Eastern red bat found

A man in Columbus, OH, found an Eastern red bat on the ground. The bat was perfectly healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let […]

Texas – bat stuck to fly trap

A finder in San Antonio, TX,  found a bat stuck to the fly trap that was hanging on the front porch.  We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab.  We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The bat was […]

Texas – bat found at department store

A juvenile bat was found grounded on the sidewalk outside of a department store in Mathis, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Minnesota – bat in basement

An adult big brown bat was found trapped inside of a homeowner's basement in Rochester, MN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat roosting on ceiling

A juvenile bat was found roosting on the ceiling of an apartment complex in Rosenburg, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Pennsylvania – bat found on ground

A lady and her neighbor in Ridley Park, PA found a bat on the ground, unsure of what to do the put it in a plastic bag. They then spoke to animal control who told them to call a bat sanctuary. They found our number online and gave us a call and we provided guidance […]

South Dakota – starving brown bat pup

A brown bat pup found himself very lucky when a family in Volga, SD discovered him lying on the ground. The little one was emaciated and dehydrated, so it was very apparent he had been without his mom for some time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]